Question

which of these ideas from the declaration of independence explains the proper purpose of government?

• \we hold these truths to be self - evident.\
• \all men are created equal.\
• \to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men.\
• \it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands.\

Explanation:

To determine the idea explaining the proper purpose of government, we analyze each option:

• "We hold these truths to be self - evident." just introduces the idea of self - evident truths, not the purpose of government.
• "All men are created equal." states a principle about equality, not the purpose of government.
• "To secure these rights, governments are instituted among men." directly says that governments are set up to secure rights, which is about the purpose of government.
• "It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands." is about dissolving political ties, not the purpose of government.

Answer:

C. "To secure these rights, governments are instituted among men."